Elections Surveyor Technician

General Description

Under supervision of Election Administrator and Elections Surveyor, supports all the logistical activities for obtaining and equipping the county's voting equipment and supplies that are located at the Elections Warehouse, and assures that all polling sites for early voting and election day are in compliance with the Americans with Disability ACT (ADA) and Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA).

Examples of Work Performed

Assist the Election Surveyor in preparing various reports and checklists prior to elections, during elections and post elections that are to be submitted to the Elections Department, District Attorney's Office and the Department of Justice within a time frame as per the Settlement Agreement with the DOJ.

Attends specialized elections trainings with the DOJ and the Disability Rights of Texas to remain current with election laws and procedures, especially in ADA compliance.

Assist the Election Surveyor in creating modules and assist in training of modules to all Election Employees and all Poll Workers in all compliant and non-compliant Federal requirements.

Daily during the election cycles, assist the Election Surveyor in obtaining and auditing polling places for ADA compliance and coordinate activities with polling place management. Assist in creating temporary ADA compliant measures at polling locations as required.

Assist the Election Surveyor in testing and maintaining all voting equipment and supplies, following Federal requirements; arrange for delivery and pickup such Early Voting and Election Day supplies to polling places and/or jurisdictions.

Aid the Election Surveyor in upkeep of inventory and assist in ordering warehouse supplies to ensure the Elections Department and polling sites are properly equipped on Election Day.

Assist in document retention and destruction of election records.

Under direction of Elections Administrator and Elections Surveyor assist in maintaining Election Warehouse, Election Training Annex, and Election Department in compliance in Safety and Emergency Management requirements.

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a high school.

Must be able to learn extensive Election laws and Federal laws and procedures, especially in regards to ADA compliance.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Must be a registered voter of Hidalgo County.

May be required to submit to a DPS Computerized Criminal History Verification.

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Courtesy, Tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job.

Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the county for the purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, making reports, and soliciting cooperation.

Must be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with the staff and the public.

Must be able to work under stressful and demanding conditions.

Strict Confidentiality required.

Additional Duties:

During elections, must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends when necessary.

Must be able to work under stressful and demanding conditions.

May be assigned other duties in addition to those listed.

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01

Did you graduate from a high school or obtain an equivalent (GED)?

• Yes

• No

02

Are you able to learn extensive Election laws and Federal laws and procedures, especially in regards to ADA compliance?

• Yes

• No

03

Are you a registered voter of Hidalgo County?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Hidalgo County

Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A

Edinburg, Texas, 78539

Phone 956-318-2660

Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/